Wednesday 31 March 2010

Canning Recipes

The canning of foods will sterilise and seal the contents so that they will be preserved for future use. Food is place into glass or tin containers and then hermetically sealed. These are then heated so as to destroy the micro-organisms that spoil the foods. It is a process which was first invented in the early 19th Century and is still very popular today. Many products which we buy at the store are canned to preserve their freshness. Canning has always been a very popular way to increase the shelf life of products at home and there are many companies who produce specialist jars for this purpose. One of the longest standing manufacturers of canning equipment is Kerr. Not only have they produced their glass jars since the early 1900s but they have published Kerr Canning recipes in their highly respected books.

During the depression, canning became a vital part of every day life, with many people dependant on the preservation of foods for the winter months. Kerr set up an educational program to teach the principle of canning and to show how the process could ensure a steady food supply even when fruit and vegetables were out of season and difficult to get hold of. They had promotional cars which toured the country giving advice and advertising their products. Many small books were distributed to housewives showing the science of canning and giving Kerr canning recipes for them to use at home.

As a part of their drive to bring canning into our homes, Kerr also gave many demonstrations of canning techniques and even installed some model kitchens in the 1930s. The company did an excellent job in capitalising on the great depression. The timing was good for Kerr as many people were suffering from job losses and reduced incomes and were finding that times were hard. The preservation of food was becoming an important fact of life and as a relatively new company, they were able to establish their glass canning products as being indispensable. The Kerr canning recipes were a tremendous help to many people during the depression and enabled families to preserve foods much more easily and with increased safety.

Kerr were marketing two main products; the economy jar and the self-sealing mason jar. The latter was well known for its two piece lid. As these could create a vacuum at the neck of the jars, canning could easily be done in the home and Kerr Canning recipes became a great success.

The jars are still available today, although the original plant in Sand Springs Oklahoma was closed when the company was bought by Ball-Incon in 1991. Ball has continued to produce their canned food recipe book and it is still possible to get hold of the book of Kerr Canning recipes from second hand book stores and on the internet.

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Tuesday 30 March 2010

Quick and Easy to Manage Corned Beef Recipes

Here are some delectable and delicious recipes you can make with corned beef:

1. Corned Beef Brisket

Ingredients:

o 2 cans regular beer (24 ounces)
o Approx. 9 lbs beef brisket (cut into half)
o cold water (for cover)
o 2 large onions with skins (halved)
o garni bag
o 5 cloves garlic (including skins)
o 1/4 cup brown sugar
o 3 tablespoons dry mustard

Preparation:

Cut the beef brisket in half. Rinse and place into a large kettle. Cover with cold water and bring it to a boil. Cook for about 15 minutes then drain water.

To make a garni bag use cheesecloth and tie it with string. In the brisket, add beer, cold water (for covering, a garni bag, large halved onions, garlic, mustard, and brown sugar). Bring to a simmer and boil for about 2 to 2-1/2 hours.

Prepare one day ahead to exude more flavor. Conserve water and save the garni bag. Make sure that the beef brisket is inside the cooked mixture.

Serve the corned beef brisket with potatoes and carrots separately in small pots. Ladle the mixture and pour in cups. Chop cabbages and add to the brisket. Cook until cabbage is tender.
Combine the horseradish sauce ingredients (as listed below). You can serve this with corned beef for dinner.

For Garni Bag:

o 10 whole peppercorns
o 2 tbsps pickling spice (including spices, packed along the brisket)
o 7 whole cloves
o parsley (chopped)
o 3 bay leaves (crumbled)

Horseradish Mustard Sauce

o 1 1/2 - 2 teaspoon dry mustard
o 1/2 cup sour cream
o 1+ teaspoon horseradish (for taste)
o 1/4 teaspoon onion salt

2. Corned Beef and Sauerkraut Sandwich

This is a delectable corned beef sandwich recipe with Swiss cheese.

Ingredients:
o Swiss cheese
o Rye bread
o Corned beef
o Mustard
o Sauerkraut

Preparation:
Arrange several layers of Swiss cheese in a dark rye bread. Top it with some slices of hot corned beef and drained sauerkraut. Spread mustard then top with another slice of rye bread.

3. Corned Beef Hash with Eggs

This is a tasty and favorable brunch (breakfast and lunch) dish.

Ingredients:

o 1/2 cup green bell pepper (chopped)
o 1/4 cup onions (minced)
o 2 tbsp butter
o 4 cups cooked potatoes (diced)
o 4 to 5 cups corned beef (cooked, chopped)
o 1/2 tsp pepper
o Pepper and salt (to taste)
o 12 eggs

Preparation:

Saute green pepper and onions in butter, until the mixture becomes tender. Add potatoes, corned beef and pepper. Mash together and mix well.

Flatten the mixture between 2 sheets of wax paper until 1-inch thickness is achieved. Cut into 12 large circles. Cook in a skillet until both sides turn brownish.

Add poached egg on both sides. Sprinkle with pepper and salt. Refrigerate and cook before serving.

4. Corned Beef and Vegetables

Ingredients:

o 2 turnips or 1 medium rutabaga (cut this into 2-inch chunks)
o 3 to 4 carrots (cut crosswise and halved lengthwise into 2 to 3 inch pieces
o corned beef brisket of 3-4lbs (cut if necessary)
o 1-1/2 cups water
o 3 medium onions (sliced in 4)
o pepper and salt (to taste)
o 1 small cabbage

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients except cabbage and cook in low heat. Cover and cook for another 4 hours in low heat, or another 2 hours in high heat. Add cabbage. Sprinkle with pepper and salt.

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Monday 29 March 2010

Sugarless Almond Meringue Cookies

I developed the following recipe for the day at my mother's mother was in a low-carb diet. Although I am not a supporter of the special diet he wanted, I wanted her sweet tooth, which had failed for nearly a month to appease. I discovered that I needed about twice the sugar, Splenda to obtain an acceptable taste, the texture of the meringue is finer than the traditional version, due to the lack of sugar in the recipe.

The following recipeneed to continue to foam protein and a hand mixer.

Pre-oven at 275 F

Ingredients:

4 egg whites (fresh, room temperature)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon almond extract

½ teaspoon cream of tartar

1 ½ cups Splenda

Directions:

1. Beat egg whites and extracts in a medium speed until thick and bubbly.

2. Add cream of tartar.

3. Slowly over the Splenda ¼ cup at a time capsule(turn-on mixer on high, after all, Splenda is added).

4. Place spoonfuls of mixture onto a large baking sheet about 1 cm away.

5. The cooking time is 20-25 minutes until a nice golden color and dry *

6. Turn off the oven and cool cookies in the oven for an hour.

Food: mixed on the size of the variable based on cookies, but the food only in the formulation of protein (about 12g of total protein) and a certain strength, with sucraloseSweetener in Splenda.

* Meringue Cookies is not right, even in humid conditions, not set on a plate. Hold for one or two weeks in an airtight container.

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Sunday 28 March 2010

Sweet and Sour Meatballs for Christmas!

Try this delicious meatball appetizer recipe for Christmas or New Year. Not only does it have many uses and for all kinds of parties and gatherings, but kids love them too. They go nuts for the taste and because it's fun to pick up food with a toothpick.

And then of course, adults love them because who doesn't love meatballs? And you can serve them over pasta or rice or serve them as an appetizer.

Don't forget that meatballs are easy to make and you can make them ahead of time to save you some trouble down the road.

Perfect for Christmas, New Years and the Superbowl!

What you need:

- 12-ounce package of sausage (ground)

- 1 pound of ground beef

- 1 egg

- 1 Tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce

- 1/3 cup of bread crumbs (dried)

- Seasoning to taste (you pick)

- Chili Sauce

- Grape jelly

This is so easy to make it's almost criminal.

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.

First, mix all of the above ingredients thoroughly. Get your hands dirty and dig in to make the meatballs. All you need to do is shape the meat mixture into little balls, about 1 and 1/2 inch around. Then, bake them for approximately 25 minutes.

Next, make the sauce.

Simply combine an equal amount of the chili sauce and the grape jelly. Then, heat the mixture in a large saucepan. At this point, add the baked meatballs, gently mixing everything together and then heat through.

Serve with toothpicks inserted into each meatball and surround them with the remaining sauce. You can serve them immediately or store for use later. If you decide to store the meatballs, just warm them up in a saucepan just before you serve them.

For an twist on the same theme, serve this meatball appetizer with heated pineapple chunks added to the sauce.

Enjoy!

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Saturday 27 March 2010

Losing Weight With The Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe

Will A Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe Really Help Me Lose Weight?

The cabbage soup diet recipe has been around for many years, and comes in hundreds of variations. It became popular in the 80's like many recipes that were spammed from fax machine to fax machine, of course now it is popular online. The majority of these soup recipes are 7 days and claim that you can lose about 10 pounds.

While your on the cabbage soup diet you can consume as much soup as you would like, when ever you are hungry. You must consume at least one bowl everyday. There are strict limitations to what other foods you can eat. Different days allow you to eat a variety of foods.

Monday : All fruits but bananas.

Tuesday: Eat any vegetable you want.

Wednesday: All fruits and vegetables, but no bananas.

Thursday: Eat up to 8 bananas and drink as many as 8 glasses of skim milk.

Friday: A serving of skinless chicken or beef. You can also eat tomatoes.

Saturday: Eat as much beef and vegetables as you want.

Sunday: Brown rice, vegetables, and fruit juice (fresh squeezed if possible)

A quick glance at the menu reveals the biggest flaw in the diet. The problem with the cabbage soup diet recipe is that it lacks protein. During the first few days the dieter gets very little protein and some dieters often complain about feeling light headed from this, which could be dangerous.

As a whole the cabbage soup diet recipe might result in weight loss but much of it will probably be water and temporary. This does not mean that cabbage soup can not play a role in your weight loss goals and diet plans. Cabbage soup is low in fat and high in fiber so it is excellent for diets but you don't need to eat it every day. Just be sure to get your protein and make it part of a more balanced program than the cabbage soup diet recipe plan.

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Friday 26 March 2010

Cajun Surf 'n Turf Recipe

My son Nate and I pulled off a great grilling project this weekend. What we decided to try to accomplish was a Cajun style "surf 'n turf." We started with my Creole seasoning mix. I always make a pretty large batch, because I use it in all kinds of recipes! I use it on fish, on chicken, in my jambalaya, on pork... Our final presentation of this great combination was accompanied by some Zatarain's New Orleans Style Dirty Rice Mix. This turned out to be one of the best cookouts we've ever done! Here are the recipes for the seasoning mix, the steak and the shrimp:

CREOLE SEASONING MIX

Ingredients:

4 tbsp. paprika

2 tbsp. garlic powder

2 tbsp. onion powder

1 tbsp. chili powder

1 tbsp. cayenne pepper

1 tbsp. white pepper

1 tbsp. Lawry's® seasoned pepper (or black pepper)

1 tbsp. celery seed

1 tbsp. dried oregano leaves

1 tbsp. dried basil leaves

2 tsp. kosher salt

2 tsp. dried thyme leaves

Instructions:

Mix together in a roomy plastic food storage container, put the lid on and shake everything together real well. (For best results, use fresh spices!)

CAJUN GRILLED STEAK

Ingredients:

4 nice, thick steaks (1/2 to 1 lb. each)

1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper

1/2 cup fresh, chopped parsley

1/4 cup chopped onion

1/4 cup chopped celery

2 cloves minced garlic

3 tbsp. butter

4 tsp. Creole seasoning mix (See recipe above)

1 tsp. Louisiana hot pepper sauce

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. coarse, ground pepper

Instructions:

In a small sauce pan, gently heat the butter over low to medium heat. Add all other ingredients except for the steak and the Creole seasoning mix. Sauté over low heat, stirring often, until peppers, onions and celery are tender. Grill the steaks (preferably on a charcoal grill). While grilling, evenly sprinkle about 1/2 tsp. of Creole seasoning mix on each side of each steak. When steaks are finished, apply the pepper-onion-celery mixture on top of each steak and serve.

CAJUN SHRIMP KABOBS

Ingredients:

1 lb. jumbo shrimp, deveined and shelled

3/4 cup white wine

1/2 cup canola oil

1 green bell pepper, cut into squares between 1" and 1.5"

1 cup red onion, cut into squares between 1" and 1.5"

1 cup celery, cut into 1" long pieces

1 cup cherry tomatoes (or grape tomatoes)

2 tbsp. chopped parsley

1 tbsp. Creole seasoning mix (See recipe above)

1 tsp. dry, ground mustard

1/4 tsp. celery salt

Instructions:

In a bowl, mix 1/4 cup of the oil and all of the ingredients except for the shrimp, the bell pepper, the onion and the tomatoes. Place shrimp in another bowl. Pour the liquid mixture over the shrimp, cover and marinate in refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours. Alternately place the shrimp, bell pepper, onion and tomatoes on thin, wooden skewers that have been soaked in water for a couple of hours. With a basting brush, apply canola oil over the entire surface of everything on the skewers and grill over hot coals just until the meat turns opaque. Serves 4 to 6.

This combination of Cajun style foods is not only incredibly tasty, but it also makes a very colorful presentation. Check out Nate's photos of our grilling endeavor at:

http://recipereport.blogspot.com/2007/10/csnt.html

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Wednesday 24 March 2010

Candida Diet Explained

While many people who suffer from overgrowth of candida alibicans in their body are able to identify the foods that aggravate the yeast problem, it can become overwhelming to see the list of foods to avoid. You likely begin to wonder exactly what one can eat while trying to cure the condition.

Since yeast thrives on sugar, it is a given that any sugar-containing treats are out, but so are many fruits, carbs, breads, pastas or anything with white flour. Fortunately, you don't have to subsist on alfalfa sprouts and water to get a handle on candida, but there are certain guidelines to follow and foods to eat on a candida diet that will set you up for the best chance at beating the condition.

There are, in fact, a lot of different types of foods one can enjoy on a candida diet, . Focusing on what you can eat, instead of on what you cannot eat, will help to make the dieting experience much more pleasant.
To kill the yeast overgrowth, consume vegetables with very little or zero starches. Another way to look at it is by choosing to consume low glycemic vegetables. Instead of starchy veggies like potatoes and corn, go for leafy, green vegetables, peppers, cucumbers, onions, or cauliflower to name a few.

Be adventurous and try new vegetables and learn creative ways to use them. Search online for candida recipes to find ways to incorporate these healthy foods into your diet.

You can still satisfy your sweet-tooth craving with low-sugar fruits, such as apples, berries, kiwis and citrus fruit. Again, focus on low-glycemic fruits, and avoid fruit juices, which typically have a lot of sugar. It is best to limit fruit intake to two to three servings a day.

For main course type fare, choose protein sources, such as meats, fish and poultry. It's best to grill, broil or bake the protein or to sauté it in olive oil. You'll want to avoid frying or coating the meat in flour or another type of breading.

Garlic is an excellent food to add to your candida diet. It is known as a healer and can strengthen the immune system while providing anti-fungal properties to kill out the detrimental yeast overgrowth in the system.

Other potential healing foods and supplements to eat on a candida diet include apple cider vinegar, oregano oil, grapefruit seed oil, fresh lemon juice, fresh cayenne peppers, flaxseed, and fish oils.

By being prepared each day and knowing what foods are on your menu you will be more likely to stay committed to the candida diet. Think of it has a food adventure and develop your candida recipes arsenal to make your menu as interesting and colorful as possible. As your candida symptoms improve, you will find it easier to commit to this healthier way of eating.

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Tuesday 23 March 2010

Grilling Mushroom Steaks on the Grill

Mushrooms have a great texture to them. It's like the beef of the vegetable family. You can buy large mushrooms that have ample room for stuffing. My favorite recipe calls for Portobello mushrooms stuffed with a green pepper and tomato relish. It's grilled to perfection and just explodes in your mouth with flavor. I'm an avid meat-eater but I always do my mushrooms at least four times per year. I absolutely love the taste, and they're the easiest thing I've ever cooked on the grill. A beginning griller would have no troubles perfecting this recipe the first time they tried it.

Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms:

We want to make that shopping list first. Take a trip to the store and let's grab what we need. The first item is the mushroom, of course. Get some nice, fresh Portobello mushrooms that are large. I'd say, make sure they're about the size of your palm, at least. Next, grab a bulb of garlic, a green pepper, a small can of diced and peeled tomatoes, a red onion, a lime, some red wine vinegar and some olive oil if you don't have any at home. That's a very small and affordable list for big, priceless flavor.

The first thing we want to do on the day of cooking is to prepare the relish. Finely dice a few cloves of garlic (3 to 4, depending on your taste), dice ½ of the red onion, the whole green pepper and cut the lime in half while you have the knife out. The idea is to make the vegetable pieces rather small. In a medium sized mixing bowl, pour in your can of diced tomatoes, juice included unless they're really watery. Next, add the rest of your vegetables, add a liberal pinch of salt and some black pepper, mix and set aside. We want this mixture to come up to room temperature while we prepare the mushrooms.

Take the stems off the bottom of your mushrooms and give them a good cleaning with a damp sponge. Make sure you turn your grill on to medium/medium-low heat. We don't want to rapidly cook these mushrooms, we're going to heat up the relish along with the Portobello's, making for a wonderful meal when the flavors meld. Brush the inside of your mushrooms with olive oil. This layer of oil will prevent the liquid in the relish from making the rest of the mushroom soggy.

Now we want to finish the relish. The reason we don't want it cold is because it will take the mushroom longer to cook. After your tomato, onion, garlic and green pepper mixture has sat a while, add the juice of a whole lime. Then, add about ¼ cup of olive oil and ¼ cup of red wine vinegar (you can add less of the vinegar, taste depending). Stir this up very well and taste for seasoning. The salty, acidic and sweet should balance out nicely with the oil. If it does not and tastes too acidic, add a tablespoon or sugar.

Brush the tops of your mushrooms with some olive oil to prevent sticking. Generously fill the mushrooms with the relish and place on the grill. Your grill racks are oiled, right? Make sure you always oil your grill racks before cooking. Place your mushrooms on the racks, close the lid and allow them to cook for 20-25 minutes. The flavors will meld and absolutely explode in your mouth. You won't even realize you're eating healthy.

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Monday 22 March 2010

Easy Cake Recipe - Angel Lush Cake

Baking a cake always seems to bring out the fear in most people. In my experience, I have found that most people like to cook meals but hate to bake. Therefore I offer a simple easy cake recipe called Angel Lush. My heritage is German and I come from a long family line of bakers. In Germany, it is standard procedure to have coffee and cake most every day. Therefore, I always am on the hunt for an easy cake recipe. I think I have found one with this easy cake recipe called Angel Lush.

This easy cake recipe is easy because there is actually no baking involved. This is a chilled easy cake recipe. The pudding helps form the cake together while the whipped topping acts as a kind of cement. The chill of the refrigerator brings all the cake ingredients together. It really is that easy!

Easy Cake Recipe-- Angel Lush

Prep and Chill: 1 hour, 10 minutes (makes 12 servings).

1 cup frozen nondairy whipped topping

1 (4-serving) box vanilla instant pudding mix

1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice (undrained)

1 (15-ounce) bakery round angel food cake

1 cup fresh mixed berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries, rinsed)

1. Measure whipped topping and set aside to soften. Combine in medium bowl, dry pudding mix and pineapple. Gently stir in whipped topping.

2. Slice cake horizontally into 3 layers. Place bottom cake layer on serving plate; top with 1/3 of the pudding mixture. repeat layers two times.

3. Chill cake at least 1 hour. Top with berries just before serving. Store leftovers in refrigerator.

Calories: (per 1/12 recipe) 160k calories;
Fat 1g;
Cholesterol: 0mg;
Sodium: 310mg;
Carbohydrates: 36g;
Fiber: 1g;
Protein: 3g;
Vitamin A: 0%;
Vitamin C: 15%;
Calcium: 10%;
Iron: 2%;

I hope you enjoy this easy Angel Lush cake recipe and will go to my website for other wonderful easy cake recipes, further food creation information and extensive cooking tips.

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Sunday 21 March 2010

Jerk Chicken Recipe

Jerk is a style of cooking that is associated with the Caribbean in general, and Jamaica in particular. The style gets its name from the native American word "charqui" which means "dried meat", and which originally referred to smoking strips of meat over an open fire ("charqui" is also origin of the word "jerky" too). Today, however Jamaican jerk dishes are generally cooked over a barbecue grill, preferably a charcoal grill, although a normal kitchen oven can be used when a grilling is not possible.

The secret behind jerk is "Jamaican jerk spice". This is used as a marinade, and rubbed into the meat before cooking. It is best to make some light cuts in the meat, rub the jerk spice into those and the meat generally, and then marinade the meat over night in the 'fridge, before cooking the following day. Jamaican jerk spice is actually a mixture of several different spices, which in combination produce a fiery but tasty flavor. The ingredients in jerk spice include pimento (also known as "Jamaican allspice"), Scotch bell peppers, as well as cinnamon, cloves, garlic, nutmeg and thyme. Chopped onions and scallions may also be added to the jerk spice mixture.

As already mentioned, if possible you should try to cook jerk dishes over a charcoal grill. For extra flavor, you might want to place some pimento wood or berries on top of the hot coals, of if this not possible use apple or hickory instead. In Jamaica, jerk cooking was traditionally done with pork or goat meat, but today other meats are used as well. Jerk chicken in particular has become a very popular Jamaican recipe in North America and the United Kingdom.

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Saturday 20 March 2010

Cabbage Recipes - Unleash the Nutritional Power of This Magic Vegetable!

Even though cabbage is just a humble vegetable, we highly recommend the use of cabbage recipes in your daily nutrition. This magic vegetable gets rave reviews from the experts and its nutritional profile is unmatched. Cabbage is rich in vitamins and other nutrients such as vitamin C, A, and E, all of the B vitamins, plus minerals selenium, potassium, magnesium, calcium and iron.

In addition, cabbage is very low calorie, with just 15 calories in one cup. It also has a lot of fiber, some protein, a few carbohydrates and does not encourage excess secretion of insulin, which is known as the "fat" hormone. Did I already mention that it is an inexpensive vegetable too?

Perhaps best of all, cabbage contains a wealth of dietary fiber, including the insoluble fiber cellulose. Because humans cannot digest fiber, this raises the bulk of stools and encourages elimination, which can also lower the incidence of such illnesses as colon cancer.

It might surprise you to know that our ancestors used cabbage for a variety of reasons. In modern times, not only does cabbage help fight illnesses such as colon cancer, but it can also lower the risk of infections and ulcers. Additionally, it kills bacteria and viruses in the lab and can boost the immune system, to help fight illness.

Cabbage can speed up your metabolism, and it can help with elimination of drugs such as acetaminophen, so that they both work faster and do not stay in the body longer than they must.
Because of the high iron and sulfur content, you can help cleanse your stomach and keep your gastrointestinal tract healthy. It also encourages clearing of the mucous membranes and eliminates fatty deposits as part of its fat burning effect.

What is the Bottom Line?

Cabbage contains a wealth of phytochemicals, antioxidants, minerals and vitamins necessary for good health. The Health benefits and nutritional value of cabbage makes it ideal for weight loss and maintaining optimum health. For best results, eat cabbage raw or lightly cooked.
But you may also quarter, slice, shred, roll, stuff, bake, simmer, pressure or microwave it.
One exception: If you are interested in weight gain, do not include too much cabbage in your diet.

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Friday 19 March 2010

7 Day Cabbage Soup Diet

Lose an amazing 10lbs. in only 7 days! If you follow the Cabbage Soup Diet exactly for 7 days you will lose 10lbs. or more! You will never feel hungry because you can eat as much fat burning cabbage soup as you want. That should sound good to all dieters because you will never feel hungry on the diet!

This diet relies on eating a bizarre and strange combinations of food, dieters are allowed all the water and cabbage soup that they desire, plus a very restricted plan of other foods. This diet is very effective for losing fast, but is not nutritional sound and is not one to live on.

THE 7 DAY MENU PLAN

To lose 10lbs. or more eat as much cabbage soup as you desire, drink lots of water and take a multi-vitamin daily. The soup is full of low-calorie vegetables such as cabbage, onions, and tomatoes. Use onion soup mix and/or tomato juice to flavor the broth. The seven day program has specific foods that must be eaten, including potatoes with butter, fruit juice, many vegetables, and one day even beef!

Day One:

Eat only fruit, all you want except bananas.
Drink unsweetened coffee, tea, cranberry juice, and water.
Eat as much soup as you want.

Day Two:

Eat all you want of fresh, raw, or cooked vegetables of your choice, except of dry beans, peas and corn. For dinner have a baked potato with butter. Eat as much soup as you like.

Day Three:

Eat a combination of day one and two, except no baked potato, eat as much soup as you like.

Day Four:

Today is banana day! Eat as many bananas and drink as many glasses of skim milk as you want, also eat your soup.

Day Five:

You can have 10-20 ounces (300-500 grams) of lean beef today as well as a large tin of tomatoes or six large fresh ones. Drink at least eight glasses of water and eat your soup at least once today. You can substitute skinless baked chicken or fish for beef.

Day Six:

Beef and vegetables today, no baked potato. You can even eat up to three steaks if you wish along with fresh vegetables. Eat you soup at least once today. Substitute skinless chicken or fish if you do not eat beef.

Day Seven:

At long last day seven is here. Today eat all the brown rice and vegetables you want, no potato, and eat your soup at least once today. Drink unsweetened fruit juices and water.

If you have followed this plan exactly for seven days you should be at least 10lbs. lighter. During this seven day plan do not eat bread and stay away from alcohol and carbonated beverages....even diet soda.

CABBAGE SOUP RECIPE

6 large green peppers

2 green onions

2 cans of tomatoes (diced or whole)

3 carrots

10 oz. fresh mushrooms

1 bunch celery

1/2 head cabbage

1 package onion soup mix

1 can V8 juice (optional)

Clean and slice all the vegetables into bit size pieces. Spray pot with cooking spray. Put all the vegetables into pot and saute until soft. Add the canned tomatoes, onion soup mix and about 12 cups of water (or 8 cups water and V8 juice), cover on low and cook for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Eat all the soup you want over the next 7 days and follow the menu plan and YOU WILL LOSE WEIGHT!

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Thursday 18 March 2010

Australian Recipes and Cuisine

Australia has many historic links with the United Kingdom, including, not least, the fact the first European settlers in the country were from the United Kingdom, and that the country was a British colony and later a Dominion within the British Empire. As you might expect given this history, many Australian dishes have been inspired by traditional British cooking, and meals based around pies, and roasted or grill meat, remain popular to this day.

Since World War II, Australia has also seen increased immigration with Mediterranean countries and Southeast Asia, and this has greatly enriched the variety of Austrlian cuisine. New recipes, unique to Australia have also been developed, sometimes based on unique Australian plants, and also inspired by "bush tucker" (foraged food, often inspired by traditional aboriginal recipes).

Some uniquely Australian foods include:

- Pie floater - A British style meat pie. However, the pie is covered with tomato sauce, turned upside down and served in a thick green pea soup.

- Damper - A traditional recipe for travellers in the outback, damper is Wheat-based soda bread that can easily be prepared at the roadside.

- Chiko roll - A spicy Australian version of Chinese spring rolls. Chiko rolls contain mutton, cabbage, carrot, celery and sometimes barley, and are deep-fried.

- Vegemite - A paste made from yeast extract. Vegemite is eaten as a spread on toast or sandwiches.

Australia also has its own unique desserts (although New Zealand would also claim to be the originator of some of these).

- Pavlova (also claimed by New Zealand) - A meringue with a crispy exterior, but light and fluffy on the inside.

- ANZAC biscuit (also claimed by New Zealand) - Biscuits made from rolled oats, coconut and syrup. According to legend, they were first prepared for the ANZAC troops sent to fight in the Gallipoli campaign in World War I, the recipe be specifically designed so as to produce a biscuit that would preserve well.

- Lamingtons - Cubes of sponge cake, covered with chocolate icing and dessicated coconut. The cubes may be sliced in half, and a layer of cream or strawberry jam spread between the halves.

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Tuesday 16 March 2010

Three Traditional Dutch Recipes

Traditional Dutch food is rich in diversity. Savory fish and stew dishes, sweet treats and sauces, and hardy breads are just a few of the great foods that the Dutch culture has to offer. In this article, I am going to include some of my favourite traditional Dutch recipes. I hope you give them a try and enjoy them as much as I do!

Flemish Stew

Ingredients:
1 large onion
1.75 oz margarine
2 lbs cubed beef and pork
1 bay leaf
Thyme, salt, and pepper to taste
3/4 bottle of dark beer
1 beef bouillon cube
2 slices of whole wheat bread
4 oz whipping cream
Mustard

Directions:
Heat the margarine in a large pan over medium heat. Roughly chop the onion and add it to the skillet. Sauté the onion until soft, then add the meat. Be sure to brown it thoroughly. Crush the bay leaf and add it to the pan, along with the thyme, salt, pepper, bouillon cube, and beer. Thickly spread the mustard onto one side of each piece of bread, then put them face-down on top of the stew. Cover the pan and reduce to a low heat. Simmer for an hour. Before serving, warm the whipping cream (with a few tablespoons of the sauce from the stew), then pour it into the stew. Stir the stew well, then serve with boiled potatoes and stewed prunes.

Fish Cakes

Ingredients:
14 oz poached fish fillets
4 large potatoes
1 onion
1 1/2 tbsp margarine
Parsley, nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste
2 tbsp milk
1 egg
Fine bread crumbs
Oil for frying

Directions:
Allow the poached fish to cool, then cut it into small chunks. Peel and boil the potatoes for about half and hour, then allow them to cool. Chop the onion into fine pieces, then sauté in a skillet with the margarine. In a bowl, mash the potatoes using a fork, then add in the fish, onion, and a sprinkle of parsley. Season to taste with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Add a little milk if the mixture is too stiff. Form the fish and potato mixture into tight patties (should make about four). In a small bowl, whisk the egg and a tablespoon of milk. Dip each patty in the egg mixture and coat in bread crumbs. In a large skillet, heat the oil (enough to deep fry the patties) over a high heat. Fry the fish cakes until thoroughly cooked, then use paper towels to absorb the excess oil from the cakes. Serve with salad, pommes frites (French fries), mayo, or tartar sauce.

Currant Bread

Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp fine berry sugar
1 cup lukewarm milk
1 oz yeast
1 1/3 oz butter
11 oz currants
1/2 egg

Directions:
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and a teaspoon of sugar. In a separate bowl, pour a bit of the lukewarm milk in, then add the yeast and half a teaspoon of sugar. Let the yeast dissolve for a few minutes. In another bowl, mix together the remainder of the lukewarm milk and the butter. Pour the yeast, egg, and milk/butter mixture into the flour mixture. Mix well until the dough is smooth. Knead it by hand on a floured surface for about 15 minutes, then cover it with a damp cloth and let it rise until double in size. This should take at least an hour. Coat a bread loaf pan with butter. Wash the currants, dry them with paper towel, then dust them with a bit of flour. Knead the currants into the dough, then put the dough into the loaf pan. Spread the dough so that it fits into all corners of the pan. Cover the pan with a wet towel and allow the dough to rise again until it fills the whole pan. Bake at 395 degrees F for half an hour, or until golden brown.

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Monday 15 March 2010

Best Recipe Secrets

When it comes to eating out, I can't think of any better way to spend an evening with my family. You have great food a social atmosphere and you don't have to do anything. The majority of people feel the same way... People just love restaurant food.

Now, I know you may live going out to a restaurant to eat; but what about bringing the restaurant to your house. I don't mean literally but just the awesome food... Most people I know would absolutely love this but it's not possible because restaurants never give out their secret recipes!

Well it just so happens that those same hidden restaurant recipes are now available for you... You'll get to see them below but first I just wanted to talk about my personal favorite recipes that I can now make at home whenever I feel like.

First of all, I love having dinner rolls or biscuits with dinner, so the Red Lobster cheddar biscuits are a perfect match made in heaven for me... They have such a unique taste and you just can't regularly find something like that at the grocery store.

My next favorite dish is T.G.I Friday's baked potato skins... These are great as appetizers and they are full of great taste. I love serving these at parties because everyone is always impressed and raves over them.

The last dish I'm going to talk about is the cheesecake factory's oreo cheesecake. If you love cheesecake then you will no doubt love this dessert; just talking about it makes me want to go whip some up right now!

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Sunday 14 March 2010

Favourite Irish Recipes

Are you sick of the same old food? Want to try that something different? Perhaps you want to impress the lady or man in your life with your culinary skills. Below are some of the best Irish recipes around.

Bacon and Cabbage Soup

Ingredients:

1 Medium Onion sliced

Butter-5-60 Grammes

4 medium potatoes peeled and sliced

1 Cabbage-use Savoy or Spring cabbage

Chicken Stock-750ml

Salt and Pepper

Bay Leaves-5 for flavour

250 Grammes Ham or Bacon

Toss the butter onto the pan as add the sliced onions as it begins to melt. Add your potatoes nicely sliced and the cabbage. Cook for about 3 minutes. Add the stock, continue to cook. Throw in the bay leaves and bring to the boil. Turn heat down and cook until potatoes are soft. Add the ham or bacon and simmer for 30 minutes. Season as required with salt and pepper.

Rillettes of Fresh and Smoked Salmon

This is a great little snack for those hot summer days.

Ingredients:

225 Gramme Poached Salmon Flaked

175 Gramme Smoked Salmon cut into small pieces

3 Spoons Fresh Cream

I spoon of Horseradish Sauce

Some chopped Dill

Chopped Chives

Salt and Pepper

I pinch of Cayenne Pepper

1 good squeeze of fresh lemon

Throw all the ingredients into a bowl and mix well. Serve as a chilled salad or in a sandwich. Its that simple. Delicious!

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Saturday 13 March 2010

Oatmeal Recipes - Simple and Quick Breakfast Ideas

These oatmeal recipes will help to add a little extra flavor to an old favorite. Oatmeal is a healthy and delicious way to start the day and these quick breakfast ideas are simple and easy to prepare.

There are a lot of flavorful oatmeal varieties on the market but there is a lot of sugar added to these and I prefer to make my own additions where I can control the sweetener and use more natural ingredients.

You can use plain oatmeal either instant, rolled, or steel-cut oats for these recipes. Just follow the package directions when preparing the oatmeal. All you need to do is add these additions on top of your cooked oatmeal and swirl them into your hot cereal.

Quick Breakfast Ideas with Oatmeal Toppings:

** Cranberries, walnut pieces and a drizzle of honey

** Raisins, cinnamon and a light sprinkle of brown sugar

** Chopped pecans and diced apples

** A spoonful of plain non-fat Greek yogurt and diced peaches with a dusting of nutmeg

** A spoonful of pumpkin butter, maple syrup and chopped walnuts

** Sliced bananas and a little low-fat plain or raisin granola

** Diced dried apricot with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup

** Strawberry or blueberry all-fruit spread and plain non-fat yogurt

** Drained fruit cocktail (in fruit juice - not syrup)

** Cinnamon or berry applesauce

** Sliced strawberries and a sprinkling of mini chocolate chips

** Strawberries, blueberries and raspberries tossed in brown sugar

** Chopped dates and a sprinkling of toasted coconut

** Any nut butter of your choosing such as: peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter, etc.

** Ground flaxseed and dried cherries

** Wheat germ and cream or soy cream

** A spoonful of flavored yogurt (look for a natural brand)

** A spoonful of low-fat whipped cream cheese and a spoonful of your favorite all-fruit spread

** Canned, crushed pineapple (drain before adding to cereal) with some chopped walnuts

** Sliced peaches, grated ginger and a little cream

Oatmeal doesn't have to be boring. With just a little bit of creativity you can make it something different and flavorful every time. Use your imagination and your oatmeal breakfast will always be delicious.

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Friday 12 March 2010

15 Minute Dinner - A Healthy Quick Recipe For Stir Fry Chicken With Zucchini

This dinner- a healthy quick recipe for Stir Fry Chicken with Zucchini and Noodles is a busy mom's dream come true. It is an extra quick and easy chicken recipe that is inexpensive to boot. The noodles cook in 1 minute once the water boils and the chicken only needs a few minutes of stir frying. The dish is low in fat and healthy, and sure to be a hit for dinner on those busy nights. Why not bring out the chopsticks and practice up on your skills.

To thinly slice the chicken, place the breasts in the freezer for a few minutes to partially freeze the meat. The breasts will then be firm but not hard and easy to slice thin. Be careful not to freeze solid however, frozen chicken is nearly impossible to slice. Instead of the ramen noodles, you could also serve this recipe over stir fried rice or alone with additional vegetables.

Stir Fry Chicken with Zucchini and Noodles

1whole or 2 halves chicken breast, diced or sliced thin

1 Tablespoon oil

1 clove garlic crushed, or 1 teaspoon minced garlic

2 tablespoons light soy sauce

1/2 cup bamboo shoots, sliced into matchsticks

14 cup canned mushroom slices

1 1/2 cups diced zucchini

1 Tablespoon cornstarch

1/4 cup water or chicken broth

3-4 packages chicken flavored ramen noodles depending on your guests


Put on the water for the noodles. Ramen noodles cook fast, follow the package directions, but you will drain them for serving. There is no need to cook them separately, just do them all in the same pot. When the cooking time is up, take them off the heat; keep them warm until the chicken is done, then drain.
Stir fry the chicken over high heat with the garlic in a small amount of oil. When it turns white, add the soy sauce and continue stirring for a 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the zucchini, bamboo shoots, and mushrooms. Continue cooking for a few more minutes
Mix the cornstarch with the water or broth. Stir into the mixture and cook, stirring until thickened.
Serve the Chicken with Zucchini over a bed of drained ramen noodles. Serves 4.

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Thursday 11 March 2010

Cabbage Soup Diet Guidelines - Discover Why This Diet is Misleading

The Cabbage Soup Diet is a weight loss diet plan designed around the consumption of low-calorie cabbage soup over the period of seven days. I know it already sounds intriguing now doesn't it! The Cabbage Soup Diet does help losing weight in a shorter period of time, but it is very unhealthy and it completely lacks the vital nutrition.

The Cabbage Diet Plan completely relies on a simple program of eating vegetables and fruits excluding meat in your regular daily diet, not to mention fish is completely avoided in the program. We all know fish holds some of the most important nutrients that are non-existent in any other type of food group.

No wonder people take fish oil vitamin supplement aside from their regular diet. So this is how the Cabbage Soup Diet works. This dieting program consists of 7 steps to monitor the food you eat. For 7 days you will be eating mostly cabbage, onion, celery, carrots, tomatoes, and mushrooms and as mentioned before very little red meat and no fish at all.

The first 4 days of the week, the dieter is allowed to eat exclusively defined vegetables and fruits with countless restrictions on vegetables and fruits that have high amounts of carbohydrates such as potatoes and bananas. You will only be eating 10-20 ounces of skinless meat on the 5th and 6th day and that's it.

Rest of the days you will be eating fruits, plenty of water, cranberry juice, unsweetened tea, and lots of soup. This diet claims to help you loose up to 10 pounds of weight in a week. But nutritional experts argue that it is impossible to loose 10 pounds of body fat in that short period of time.

They point out that the weight loss is rather the loss of water than fat. One must always be careful when dieting and seriously think about the harmful side effects from restricting carbohydrates to one's body. There are many dietary programs in the market that promises rapid weight loss however permanent weight loss can not be realized without commitment of changing one's lifestyle.

Solid determination and undying commitment is the key to drop weight and stay healthy. The Cabbage Soup Diet is only applicable when people want to lose some quick pounds for an occasion like the Grammys or the Oscars award. Now be honest, how many of us will ever have the chance to attend such a grand event. So unless you're thinking of attending Oprah's Birthday, the Grammy's and/or Heffner's private party at the Playboy mansion, the Cabbage Soup Diet is not for you!

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Wednesday 10 March 2010

Portuguese Cuisine

Portugal is a western Europe country known for its long maritime tradition. The country shares its only land border with Spain, and thus, geographically speaking, is relatively isolated. Portuguese cuisine reflects this history - it is quite different from the cuisine of other countries in Europe, but also exhibits many influences from Africa, the Far East, the East Indies, and the New World.

Some popular Portuguese recipes include:

* Alheira - Portuguese sausage. It is made using meats other than pork, such as chicken, duck, rabbit or veal. It is usually cooked by frying in olive oil, and then served with boiled vegetables and potatoes. The sausages origins lie in the Portuguese Inquisition when the Portuguese Jews invented it as a way to deceive the Portuguese Inquisition.

* Caldeira - A mixed fish stew (it may also sometimes contain shellfish). The stew contains onions, potatoes and tomatoes and is flavored with spices. The exact choice of spices used may vary, but allspice, cloves, curry power, ground ginger, nutmeg, piri-piri and saffron are common.

* Cozido á portuguesa - A meat stew. It may be made using pork, beef or chicken. Other ingredients usually include Portuguese smoked sausage, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, rice and turnips.

* Cabidela - A dish made from chicken or rabbit. After the animal is killed, it is hung upside down and the blood drained. Rice is then cooked together with the meat and the blood.

* Bacalhau - Salted cod. There are many ways that it can be prepared - some Portuguese claim that as many as a thousand different ways.

* Sardinhas assadas - Grilled sardines

* Pastéis de nata - Small creamy tarts, eaten as a dessert.

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Tuesday 9 March 2010

Favorite Irish Recipes

Are you tired of same old food? Want to try something different? Maybe you want to impress the woman or man in your life with your cooking skills. The following are some of the finest Irish recipes are around.

Bacon and Cabbage Soup

Ingredients:

1 medium onion cut into slices

Butter-5-60 Grams

4 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced

1 use cabbage or cabbage spring

750ml chicken stock

Salt and Pepper Shakers

Bay leaves-5 forTaste

250 g of ham or bacon

Toss cut the butter in a pan as you add the chopped onion, when it begins to melt. Write a well-cut potatoes and cabbage. Cook for about 3 minutes. Add the broth continues to cook. Discard the bay leaves and bring to a boil. The heat down and simmer until the potatoes are soft. Add the ham or bacon and simmer for 30 minutes. Season if necessary with salt and pepper.

Rillettes of fresh and smoked salmon

This is a great little snackfor those hot summer days.

Ingredients:

225 g of flakes of salmon poached

175 grams of smoked salmon, cut into small pieces

3 tbsp Fresh Cream

I tablespoon horseradish sauce

Some chopped dill

Chives

Salt and Pepper Shakers

The pinch of cayenne pepper

1 good squeeze of fresh lemon

Throw all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Serve chilled as a salad or a sandwich. Its simple. Yum!

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Monday 8 March 2010

An Easy Dinner Recipe - Broiled Garlic Ginger Pork Tenderloin with Broiled Vegetables

This easy dinner recipe is also an easy clean up. You need only a broiling pan and a cutting board to make the complete meal. The menu features broiled pork tenderloin and broiled vegetables. Add a nice slice of bread to round out the meal. The vegetables are broiled right alongside the meat for a quick, easy dinner recipe that is sure to please.

Garlic Ginger Pork Tenderloin Dinner

3/4 pound pork tenderloin

1 Tablespoon garlic, minced

1 Tablespoon fresh ginger root, minced

seasoned salt

1 large onion, sliced thin

2 small yellow squash or zucchini squash

2 medium size tomatoes

1-2 Tablespoons olive oil

Few drops balsamic vinegar (optional)

kosher salt


Preheat the broiler
Combine the ginger and garlic. Pierce the tenderloin all over the surface forming little pockets. Rub the ginger and garlic mixture into these pockets. Season the outside well with seasoning salt.
Place onto a broiler pan. Slice the onions, squash and tomatoes for broiling. Slice the squash in half lengthwise and the tomatoes crosswise. Slice the onion into slices and place on the broiler pan, cut side up, around the pork tenderloin.
Brush the onions, squash and tomatoes with oil, then sprinkle with kosher salt. Optional: sprinkle the tomatoes with a little balsamic vinegar.
Broil 4 - 6 inches from the heat for 8 minutes.
Turn the pork tenderloin over. Broil for another 6 minutes.
When the pork is done, transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
Cut the pork into thin slices and arrange on dinner plates with the onion, squash and tomato. Enjoy!
You can roast any other vegetables you desire with this easy dinner recipe as well. Use sliced peppers, leftover boiled or baked potatoes or sweet potatoes.

This easy dinner recipe for pork tenderloin prepared is very with garlic and ginger, but it is delicious! It is worth the effort to make the pockets for the ginger and garlic. The spiciness penetrates the meat. If you don't want to be bothered making the pockets, then coat the meat with the spices on the outside. I prefer Lawry's Seasoned Salt for coating the outside, give it a good sprinkle. The salty spiciness makes this dish.

You can prepare a pork loin this way as well, but it will need to cook much longer. Usually, when preparing a loin, I prepare it this way, then put it on the grill for about 30 - 45 minutes or until done.

I hope you enjoy this easy dinner recipe and that it will inspire you to try broiling other vegetables and meats for an easy and quick meal.

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Sunday 7 March 2010

Cabbage Soup Diet - A Good Starting Point to Weight Loss

It is a nightmare for a lot of people when they think of diet. Losing weight is difficult and more so keeping it off. A lot of pound-challenged people are on the look out for the perfect formula to decrease the unwanted bulges and lumps on their bodies. The cabbage soup diet is a popular option to quickly lose excess weight. This diet is also called Sacred Heart Hospital Diet or the Mayo Clinic Diet.

The cabbage soup diet is a good starting point to weight loss according to experts. It entails, as the name suggests, eating cabbage soup for seven days or a week. During the week long scheme, the one who engages in this diet consume specific foods to decrease his poundage. Unlike most programs, the cabbage soup diet is not a life altering diet.

The Basic Cabbage Soup

The soup is very easy to prepare. All you need to do is slice the vegetables and add it into a pot of broth. Let the mix boil and serve when all the vegetables are soft or tender. The following ingredients can be used:

- 1 head cabbage
- 6 medium onions
- 6 green onions
- 6 carrots
- 2 bell peppers
- 3 large tomatoes
- 5 stalks celery
- 4 oz uncooked brown rice
- Salt and freshly-ground black pepper

The cabbage soup diet doesn't offer many calories. It allows people to decrease weight as temptation to eat more or beyond appetite is well controlled. The cabbage soup acts as filler to avoid hunger or starvation. Remember, the diet doesn't limit one to eat only cabbage soup but there are specific foods that must be included. Dieticians always remind people that the cabbage diet is not a long term scheme and should only be followed for a week.

The 7-Day Cabbage Soup Diet

Day 1 - Your goal is to eat fruits except bananas. You can take as much cabbage soup as you want with your fruits. You can drink cranberry juice, unsweetened teas, or plain water.

Day 2 - Vegetable is the name of the game for the second day. Fruits should be avoided. Together with your soup, you can consume any cooked or raw vegetable. Green leafy veggies are highly recommended. Avoid corn, peas, or beans. At the end of the day you can consume a large oven baked potato with a dash of butter.

Day 3 - The concept is mixing fruits and vegetables. Drop the potato with butter. Banana is still off limits for this day. You can eat as much fruits and vegetables with your cabbage soup.

Day 4 - Consume up to eight bananas for this day. Skimmed milk will be the drink of the day. Take in as much milk and cabbage soup.

Day 5 - You can add around 20 ounces of beef to your cabbage soup. Around six potatoes and six tomatoes should be added to your soup as well. As an alternative to beef, skinless chicken can be used. It is also recommended to drink at least six glasses of water. The more water the better since this will wash away uric acid that may have accumulated in the body.

Day 6 - This will be beef day. Eat all the beef that you want together with the cabbage soup and vegetables less the potatoes.

Day 7 - Brown rice can be eaten with the vegetables and cabbage soup while drinking unsweetened fruit juices.

Dieters say that the steps for the week long cut down is a bit hard to follow but the results are incredibly pleasing to their eyes and the weighing scale. It is always wise to consult experts before engaging in any diets which may affect the health condition of your body.

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Saturday 6 March 2010

Hoosier-Style Vegetable Casseroles, and They Are Perfect For Diabetics Too

I grew up in the Midwestern State of Indiana. My family, along with all our neighbors, always had big vegetable gardens. There was nothing better than going out to the garden, picking fresh vegetables and having them for dinner. In the winter, we still enjoyed the fruits of our labors as we enjoyed the vegetables we canned or froze during the summer. Maybe that is why I love vegetables and casseroles so much. If you are also one who enjoys vegetables and/or casseroles, here are a couple of Hoosier casserole recipes that you will no doubt enjoy. Give these recipes a try and give your family a treat!

ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE HOOSIER STYLE

3 cups raw sliced zucchini
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1 1/2 cups fine Italian-flavored cracker crumbs

3 eggs, beaten

1/2 cup melted butter

1/4 tsp salt, optional

1 cup low-fat milk

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 med green bell pepper, chopped

1 small red bell pepper, chopped

1 med onion, chopped

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Pour into a baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

HOOSIER BAKED CABBAGE

1 head cabbage

1 small jar Cheeze Whiz

1 can cream of celery soup

butter

Salt and Pepper to taste

2 cups Club Cracker crumbs

Cook cabbage in salted water until tender. Melt Cheeze Whiz in a small amount of water. In a 9 x 13-inch baking pan, layer half the cabbage, cheese, and soup. Repeat the process. Top with the cracker crumbs and dot with butter. Bake in a 350 degree oven for twenty minutes.

Enjoy!.

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Friday 5 March 2010

Deep Dish Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

3 fresh boneless skinless chicken breast

4 tablespoons of real butter

1 small chopped onion

1/3 cup of flour

2 teaspoons of salt

1/2 teaspoon of pepper

2 cups of chicken broth

2/3 cup of milk

3 medium potatoes diced

2 bags of Freshlike Steam in Bag Mixed Vegetables

1 package of refrigerated pie crust at room temperature

Preheat oven to 420 degrees. The secret to preparing this recipe is having all of the ingredients ready at the same time. Cook chicken breast in large pan by covering chicken with 6 cups of water 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper on medium simmer until done, approximately 45 minutes. While your chicken is cooking, peel and dice your potatoes, after rinsing potatoes, microwave potatoes in 1/2 cup of chicken broth in a covered dish for 6 minutes. Layer 1 of your refrigerated pie crust in a deep dish pie pan. Microwave each bag of mixed vegetables for 6 minutes each, not two bags at the same time.

When chicken is done, drain and dice your chicken breast. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat, add onion and stir frequently until onion is tender and transparent, then add flour stirring constantly to make your rue. Now add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of pepper and remainder of chicken broth and milk slowly, cook and simmer until creamy, then add the potatoes, mixed vegetables and diced chicken, stir to blend well. Remove from heat and pour into your crust lined deep dish pie pan, top with the remaining pie crust, flute edges to seal and make a couple of slices into the top of crust to vent. Bake approximately 35 minutes until crust is lightly browned, after the first 15 minutes of baking cover the edges of the crust with foil. Let cool approximately 15 minutes before serving.

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Thursday 4 March 2010

The Top 5 Alkaline Diet Recipes - Yum!

For cleansing of the body as well as weight loss it is essential to follow an alkaline diet which comprises of eating mostly vegetables and fruits along with a few nuts. The problem with most diets is that as soon as one goes off them, the weight comes right back on. The alkaline diet is a plan that you can incorporate in your daily schedule so as to last a life time. The other problem with diet foods is that they taste horrible and one has to sacrifice most of their loved recipes. To solve this, below are 5 of the best alkaline diet recipes which will tempt any food lover.

The best of the alkaline diet recipes is the lime chille stir fry. Pulp coriander, pestle, motar, chilles and lime juice together to form a sauce. Then stir fry broccoli, beans, peas, and cabbage till soft yet crunchy. Add on a bed of brown basmati rice and pour the sauce over the vegetables. Not only is this pick of alkaline diet recipes high in nutrition and of course alkaline foods but it also is an easy to make yet fancy tasting dinner.

The next on the list of alkaline diet recipes is the dressed asparagus. Steam the asparagus and a few spring onions till tender. Add avocado butter, some grated lemon peel and some lemon juice and thyme to make a dressing. A simple dish, full of alkaline ingredients as well as taste. Remember to snip off any white asparagus tips though since white asparagus tips are acidic foods. This is one of the easiest alkaline diet recipes. Can be made on real short notice and taste best if served hot.

Hummus is highly alkalizing food and so definitely a part of the alkaline diet recipes. So all one needs to do is take some chick peas, tahini paste, garlic lemon juice and some olive oil. Mix all the ingredients together in a mixer and add some salt and pepper for seasoning and voila your hummus is ready. It is a lovely side dish as a dip with steamed vegetables. Alkaline diet recipes can be found to suit each time of the day as well as all taste buds.

Another good alkaline diet recipes pick is broccoli soup. Take some steamed broccoli and put in a blender with avocado, spinach, red onions and celery stick, and churn. Add seasoning to taste and you have a lovely warm soup for those winter evenings. Also the spinach stays raw and so does not loose its alkaline essence.

Another raw soup from the alkaline diet recipes is the missed vegetable soup. Take as many vegetables as you like and blend them in the blender with some vegetable stock. The stock should be hot but the vegetables should all be raw and thoroughly washed. Add seasoning to taste and it is ready.

These picks from the alkaline diet recipes are easy to make and delicious to have. They help alkalize the body and are essential for a healthy and long life.

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Wednesday 3 March 2010

Hot Dog Stand Recipe - You Can Make Yummy Stadium Style Hot Dogs Right at Home

I made hot dogs the same way pretty much for years. They were always okay, but nothing to brag about. I think maybe in the back of my mind, the lowly wiener was just not important enough to warrant creative input from my imaginative culinary side. Then one day, I decided to try something different.

As a youngster, I was taught to boil the wiener in water, put it in a bun, and squirt various condiments on top. But as I grew and advanced in culinary skills, I knew there had to be a way to improve on this method of cooking a hot dog.

Things that go great with hot dogs are: potato chips, baked beans, coleslaw, or potato salad.

This method of cooking the lowly wiener is now a regular thing around my house. My family loves them, and they really are good. Here's what you'll need:

* All beef wieners (you can eat that other "stuff" if you want, we only eat beef wieners; we also prefer bun length)
* Soft buns (you want fresh buns here, not stale, although you can steam stale buns back to life if you insist on using old bread - I have other uses for old bread such as Bread Pudding with Amaretto Sauce)
* Hot dog relish
* Sauerkraut
* Diced onions
* Mustard and ketchup
* Kraft shredded mexican style four cheese blend
* Hot dog chili sauce (Castleberry's is our favorite)
* Laura's homemade cole slaw
* Butter
* Tin foil
* Crock-pot
* Cast iron skillet

Now, you do not have to do everything the same way I do it. I am letting everyone know how I do it, and you can adjust as you see fit.

Please note the hot dogs need to spend some time in the crock-pot in order to be good, and the steaming method I mention below is great. Plan properly so the dog packets get to warm and meld inside their "packet" in the hot crock-pot. I normally make the dogs and allow them 45 minutes to an hour in the crock.

About an hour before dinner, turn the crock-pot on low and let it get warm.
Heat up the iron skillet, and add a tablespoon of butter.
Fry the beef wieners in the iron skillet.
When they have a good "fry" on the outside, sort of like you get if you grill them, remove and place inside of a fresh non-stale soft bun (I am very particular about my bread being soft and fresh)
Immediately wrap the assembled bun and wiener in tin foil, sealing all edges.
Place in crock-pot.
Repeat with remaining buns and wieners.
Cover the crock-pot and leave it alone.
Heat up the chili in the microwave or on the stove.
Prepare the other condiments.
Get everything on the table, including drinks, chips, dip, whatever.
Then get out one assembled dog at a time for each diner, keeping the rest in the crock-pot with lid on to remain warm.

These warm up really great. Simply take the bun and wiener combination out of aluminum foil (do not forget this step in order to avoid a nasty microwave incident), wrap loosely in a paper towel, and microwave about 10-15 seconds. Do not overdo it, the bun will get hard.

Alternate method: I tried this once and it was even better. Place a rack in the bottom of the crock-pot before adding hot dogs. Add one tablespoon or so of water. Be careful, you do not want to have the dog packets sitting in liquid. The idea is to lightly "steam" them instead.

I usually eat two hot dogs, each made as follows:

Version #1: (ingredients are in the order used) mustard, ketchup, relish, chili sauce, cheese, onions

Version #2: (ingredients are in the order used) mustard, relish, onions, sauerkraut, homemade coleslaw

Now, a note here about slaw. There are all kinds of different ways to make coleslaw. There is also slaw mix that can be bought in a bag. I am as particular about my slaw as I am about my bread. My momma made coleslaw pretty much the same way for years, and it always tasted good.

If you've ever eaten bad coleslaw, you'll remember it. Some fast food restaurants have the audacity to CALL it coleslaw, but it is more like tasteless cardboard "stuff." Did it ever seem to you that the slaw in many restaurants is often stark white, as if it is all made entirely from the cabbage core? Makes you wonder what happened to all of the GREEN stuff.

I'll be sure to place a link to my coleslaw recipe at the end of the article, so be sure and grab that and try it with these delicious stadium style hot dogs.

I am very picky about certain things: fresh bread is one; fresh milk is another; good tasting coleslaw is important; I think the hot dog chili sauce by Castleberry's is great; I use the Kraft Mexican style four cheese blend almost daily; I want to know what is in the meat I eat. However, to each his own. Enjoy!

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Tuesday 2 March 2010

Bulgarian Food Recipes

Bulgarian food is very tasty, perhaps because there are so many influences from Arab, Turkish cuisine, Greek and Western Europe.

Soups are very popular in Bulgaria, there is no lunch, no soup. In summer, the most popular is a cold soup called "adjuster", yoghurt, water, cucumbers, garlic, dill, walnuts and a pinch of salt. Tourists will find very refreshing.

For the rest of the year include:

1) "zeleva chorba" (a type of cabbage soup) With fatty meats, rice and pepper and a bit 'with a bitter taste that makes them unpopular with foreigners), "agneshka Kurban chorba" (of Turkish origin, soup, boiled mutton;

2) "Shkembe" (the country's most popular soup, made of tripe, milk, water and spices, is very very) good medicine for the cat and needs, with fresh chilli, garlic and vinegar is consumed.

Main courses carry the same name odd and even tastier than the soup.

"Lozovlist Sarmi 'and' zeleviSarmi 'each composed of a mixture of minced meat and rice wrapped in leaves - from vine leaves and cabbage leaves for the former for the latter. Sometimes they are cooked without meat!

Centuries ago, has led to Bulgaria, "musaka" is a dish of Greek origin. It is usually made with potatoes and minced meat, but sometimes the eggplants are cooked as a substitute for potatoes used. There is also vegetarian option available.

") Kavarma" is an aromatic blend of meat (beef, pork or lamb,Chicken or fish, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, carrots, peppers, etc. It is served hot in an earthenware pot.

"Not Giuveche 'cooked and served in a hot dish that contains meat or sausage, vegetables, cheese and eggs. It must not, if you are too hungry, because it takes a long time to cook.

The traditional Bulgarian salad of tomatoes, cucumbers and fresh cheese and sometimes onions, peppers, olives and parsley. It 'very tasty, like vegetables are grown naturally Bulgarianwithout fertilizer, which makes them much more succulent than those of Western countries.

A very pleasant dining experience is a taste of Bulgarian cheese, honey and basil. It may seem strange, but the taste is amazing. In general, a bit 'garlic is for those who have to like it.
"Kiufte" is a traditional meat balls of minced meat cooked with local spices. In Bulgaria it is consumed as a main course with salad, fries, cucumbers or other garnish. E 'cooked in a pan, butcan also be cooked with the sauce as a stew or a soup with pasta or potatoes.

Among the desserts are the most popular in the region: "halva" (milled cereals or oilseeds, oils and nuts), 'Turkish Delight' (a sweet, sticky sweet sugar-rolled), baklava (a sweet sweet with honey and filled nuts, Turkish or Arab origin).

There is a choice of western food restaurants in most of the capital, but as a tourist in Bulgaria was trying to the best of local cuisine. The food is delicious, Also lost most of the courses are not difficult to prepare at home, and if you find something tasty, try the recipe and asks the kitchen when you get home. The chef can not wait to give you along with some tips for cooking.

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Monday 1 March 2010

The Top 5 Alkaline Food Recipes - Yum!

For the purification of the body and losing weight it's important that an alkaline diet to follow to eat more fruits and vegetables and nuts with a pair of belonging. The problem with most diets is that once you go to them, the weight is right back on. The alkaline diet is a plan that you can incorporate into your daily routine to keep for a lifetime. The other problem is the diet with foods that they taste terrible and you must sacrifice most of their family's recipes. Tosolve them are less than 5 of the best recipes alkaline diet that lovers of rotten food.

The best recipes alkaline diet is lime Chille Stir Fry. Coriander Pulp, pestle, mortar, chili and lime juice together to create a sauce. Then Stir Fry, broccoli, beans, peas and cabbage until soft but still crunchy. Add thrown on a bed of brown basmati rice and sauce over the vegetables. Not only this short list of recipes alkaline diet is high in nutrition and foods are naturally alkaline, butMoreover, a simple, but to pretend dinner tasting.

The next on the list of recipes alkaline diet is asparagus dressed. Steamed asparagus and some green onion until tender. Avocado butter, add something a bit 'of grated lemon rind and juice of lemon and thyme dressing. A simple dish, full of alkali ingredients and flavor. Think about cutting all the white asparagus spears of white asparagus have been, if the acidic foods. This is one of the easiest recipes alkaline diet. Canmade at short notice and actually taste better when served warm.

Hummus is very alkalinizing food and therefore certainly a part of the alkaline diet recipes. So she has to put just a few chickpeas, tahini paste, garlic, lemon juice and a bit 'of olive oil. Mix all ingredients together in a blender and add a little 'salt and pepper and voila your hummus is ready. This is a nice side dish as a dip with vegetables steamed. Alkaline diet recipes can be found at any time of day that suitsand all the taste buds.

Get another good recipes alkaline diet is broccoli soup. Take some 'steamed broccoli in a blender with avocado, spinach, red onions and celery stalk, and churn. Add spices to taste and have a nice hot soup for winter evenings. Even the spinach is raw, and therefore have not lost their alkaline nature.

Another first soup recipes alkaline diet is the lack of vegetable soup. Take as many vegetables as you like and that theBlender with a little 'of vegetable broth. The stock was hot, but the vegetables should be washed thoroughly and all first. Add spices to taste, and it is ready.

These will be selected with the alkaline diet recipes are easy to make and delicious to have. You can help to alkalize the body and are needed for a healthy and long life are essential.

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